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Imagery Christmas Stories for Children Hi, I'm Bruno. I'm a pretty special little bear—I've traveled through the snow and across the sea, and I have a true story of my o… -
Origins Neapolitan Nativity Scene: History The Neapolitan nativity scene is not just a depiction of the Nativity: it is an entire city in miniature. Originating as a court a… -
Origins The Characters of the Nativity Scene In the nativity scene, nothing is left to chance. Each figure has a name, a specific place, and even a day when it enters the scen… -
Origins Tip of the Christmas Tree The tip is the last part to be installed and the first thing you see. It’s the mast’s signature feature. Yet it’s often the part t… - Culture Slim Christmas Tree Definizione tecnica dello slim (diametro
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Traditions Christmas Dinner: Traditions There is no such thing as “the Italian Christmas table.” There are at least two—one in the North and one in the South—with opposin… -
Traditions Saint Lucy: History and Traditions Her name says it all: Lucia comes from the Latin *lux* -
Traditions Epiphany: Meaning and the Three Wise Men Cos'è l'Epifania? I Magi nella Bibbia non erano tre né re. Il significato teologico del 6 gennaio e le origini pagane della Befana… -
Traditions Why Is Christmas on December 25? Sol Invictus, la matematica cristiana del 25 marzo e le chiese orientali: la vera storia della data di Natale, che non è mai stata… -
Traditions St. Stephen’s Day: Why We Celebrate It Perché il 26 dicembre è Santo Stefano? La storia del primo martire cristiano, la logica liturgica della data, il Boxing Day britan…